eng: taper

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Meaning
means	(noun) a convex shape that narrows toward a point taper
means	(noun) the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone) taper
means	(noun) a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame wick, taper
means	(noun) stick of wax with a wick in the middle taper, candle, wax light
means	(verb) diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off" taper
means	(verb) give a point to; "The candles are tapered" taper, sharpen, point
means	e/Taper (cymbal)